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Meet the Royals NEW 40-man Roster Pitcher! An Interview with Steven Zobac

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Stephen Zoback reveals what it's like to join the Royals 40-man roster for the first time in his career.

This episode of the To the Show Baseball Podcast features host Andrew Parker interviewing Stephen Zoback, the newest pitcher on the Kansas City Royals' 40-man roster. Parker, the host of the show presented by Beyond the Monster, conducts the interview from his new house. The conversation centers on Zoback's career milestone and his challenging 2025 season. The interview begins with Parker asking Zoback about the experience of receiving the phone call in November informing him of his 40-man roster addition. Zoback describes his entire 2025 year as one of constant "ebbs and flows." He references getting a PRP shot earlier in the year, which did not fully resolve his issue. Zoback then mentions having a subsequent problem while playing in Wichita. A significant portion of the discussion details the specific injury adversity Zoback faced last season. The interview promises to cover what the pitcher is looking forward to in the upcoming year. Host Andrew Parker opens the episode with a direct appeal for listeners to like and subscribe, especially on the newer YouTube channel. The tone is conversational and focused on a player's personal journey. The style is an interview format aimed at providing insider access to a rising professional. Baseball fans interested in prospect development and personal comeback stories would enjoy this episode. Listeners seeking game analysis or team-wide news might find it less relevant.

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